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You probably should be eating more, but I have to say it already sounds like you are getting great results (better muscle definition, etc). The weight will come off - and while we all wish it would come off in the inconvenient spots (your belly in this case), it comes off simply through consistency as you can't pick which…

Pre-mix I think they all taste pretty bad, though some people say the muscle milk ones are good (I find them too sweet).

You don't need supplements to boost your body if you already are eating the right foods. Supplements are good for adding a low calorie amount of protein for those who need it. And on the calorie limitation, be aware to not undercut your calories too much with a low budget. Unless there is a medical reason to not eat more…

I'll have to try these, thanks.

Sweet potatoes, Splenda, spices, coffee, oatmeal, kix (the only cereal I buy much anymore), almond meal, raisins, vitamins, peanut / almond butter I keep my fruit / vegetables in the fridge or on the table otherwise. My freezer holds most of my meat and a good amount of frozen vegetables. My fridge has my dairy products,…

Feeling full and having a good meal that is lower in calories and healthy are definately doable. A basic tip to being full is to know how long it takes your body to manage different food types - the longer it takes to digest, the more satisfied you will be (this is very simplistic, you can research the details to your…

The biggest difference I see that you can make it appears you already are making. Logging your food accurately is a huge difference. Once you have that under control (and as you do it, this becomes easier over time), then you can start to truly adjust your intake to see what changing your calories will affect. Oh, and eat…

If you mean how much oil is left in the bottom of a pan after cooking chicken, then just estimate the amount that went in and voila. If you mean a deep fryer then the issue of "doing this program" is not over a missing half tbsp of oil, but in a whole diet change question - as in, this molehill is not the mountain really…

Yes ... The real question on losing that last bit of weight is now more about your desired body shape than weight though. To this end, adjust your protein amounts and exercise routine more than worry about your carbs.

To keep your meals more rounded and make sure you don't feel left out by having simply cut carbs, add in extra sources of healthy fats (and/or more protein if you are eating too little protein). For example, have a handful of nuts, or add a sweet potato in place of a regular one, but have some cream cheese on it. Or add a…

How old are you? What is your height / weight? How good at you at staying in calories without that dessert?

So ... Starve yourself ... I am sure you will lose weight, but 10 lbs worth? No. 10 lbs is 35,000 calories ... Or in better terms, 36 hours straight running at a decent speed.

Having a type 1 diabetic daughter (7 yo) and a type 1 diabetic cousin with whom I share my diet and weight journey I can give you some of what seems to work for us. My daughter, obviously, is not on a weight loss plan but is more about just beating healthy and managing her energy and sugar levels, but I eat what she does…

Yay! A thread where the women don't starve themselves and care about having a HEALTHY wight (loss) goal. And a few here who look like they might even lift the occasional weight :)

Yes :)

I have to agree that 2 lbs per week is a good rate (maybe a bit faster than you might want even). If you lose weight by eating less than a 7 year old girl requires (1200 calories), odds are your diet is cutting into your muscle weight as much as anything and will be incredibly difficult to maintain on once you hit your…

Meat (whatever has the best sale - I freeze extras), eggs, vegetables and fruit. Oh and yams (yum!).

Ground beef is a little fattier than chicken, but is easy to prep into a lot of recipes and costs the same (or less if you find it on sale). As to the craving, most cravings are more mental than related to your body really needing any given nutrient ... Maybe you need to visit a few nice cows and you won't want to eat them…

Whether it is counting calories or restricting to specific food types / portions ... It still amounts to the same thing i think. The tools our computers and smart phones now afford us make it easier than ever to be aware of what we eat, why not use them?

Unless this is specifically for cutting further for body building competitions then carb cycling usually will produce very, very little benefit to you (for men, for example, you want to be 9% or lower body fat before you even consider carb cycling). It's better just to focus on eating healthy and keeping yourself in your…

Volumetric values as part of the equation, yes it does weigh more ... Remember, spatial occupation relativity is assumed in most casual conversations, especially in regards to body composition - though I would expect it to be specifically defined in an official dissertation. ;)

You already have 3 days of "cardio" in that plan with Zumba, kick-thingy and your official cardio day. C25K is really aimed at people who don't otherwise have a plan. Keep up your intensity level in the classes and increase your total distance / hour in your cardio day each week - you will be on track to meet or beat the…

A warrior dash is not too bad for a course - if you can run a 5k (even slowly), you should be able to handle a warrior dash no problem. Keep on your cardio until you can run the entire distance, and work in a day or two of body weight exercises each week (pushups, pullups, situps and similar variations).

Unfortunately the stomach is often the hardest area to lose weight. To make matters worse, there is no realistic way to lose fat in a specific area (your body often loses fat generally "all over"). To get your stomach more flattened, you will simply need to continue losing body fat by eating a caloric deficit and keeping a…

I am assuming by toning that you mean you want to look more fit and firm in those areas. For one single exercise, I would reccomend squatting (with weight). If you want a series of exercise outside of a Pilates or similar class, then my go-to is still in the weight lifting realm (you are looking to build the muscle under…

You cannot reduce fat in specific areas outside of surgery (and that is temporary as your body will rebalance). As others have said, your only realistic option is to increase your muscle, not your fat by doing good strength building in your legs and butt. That isn't guaranteed either, however, but is much more likely to…